I made this environmental portrait of Rodeo rider Randall Perry as he stood with a horse and a glass of beer in his hand in a sun splashed forest glade. I wanted the colors and texture of this image to define Perry as much as his patient, genial pose. The plaid shirt, rough bark and translucent leaves speak of a man who leads an outdoor life and enjoys every moment of it. I sense possessiveness in the way he clasps both glass and bridle to his chest that speaks of a self-confidence. A few moments after I made this image, the horse expressed itself as well, by reaching up to nuzzle Perry. You can see that image in my Human Values gallery by clicking on the thumbnail below:
